Buckle up everyone, for the mighty month of October arrives with a great release schedule; ranging from classic horror to Oscar contenders. Here are the notable releases for the packed first full month of Glorious Fall.
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A STAR IS BORN – In what may be the most anticipated film of the year, Bradley Cooper (AMERICAN SNIPER), directs and stars in this 4thHollywood remake under that name. Cooper plays a hard-drinking country musician who falls in love with a young singer, played by Lady Gaga in her big-screen debut. The rest of the cast includes Sam Elliot, Dave Chappelle, and Andrew Dice Clay.
VENOM – In what may be the most un-anticipated film of the year, Tom Hardy (WARRIOR) plays Spider-man’s greatest villain…in a movie that doesn’t have Spider-man. It is directed by Ruben Fleischer (ZOMBIELAND, GANGSTER SQUAD), and also stars Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed.
FIRST MAN – Ryan Gosling (DRIVE), plays Neil Armstrong in this long-awaited film about the first men to walk on the moon. It co-stars Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, and Ciaran Hinds. It is directed by Damien Chazelle, who brought us the Oscar darlings LA LA LAND in 2016 and WHIPLASH in 2014.
BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE – In this thriller, seven strangers with seven secrets come together at a shady hotel. It stars Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, and Chris Hemsworth (THOR). It also promises a few surprise cameos and is directed by Drew Goddard, who brought us the genre-bending THE CABIN IN THE WOODS in 2012.
BEAUTIFUL BOY – In this tearjerking drama, Steve Carrell plays the father of a meth addict, played by Timothee Chalamet (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME).
GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN – If you need a break from the drama, this comedy for kids is a loose sequel to the 2015 film. Jack Black reprises his role as Goosebumps writer R.L. Stine.
HALLOWEEN – Jamie Lee Curtis reprises the role she created over 40 years ago in the first HALLOWEEN film, with this movie serving as a direct sequel to that first film and ignoring the many sequels. It is directed by David Gordon Green, who brought us the comedy PINEAPPLE EXPRESS in 2008.
WILDLIFE – The directorial debut of actor Paul Dano (THERE WILL BE BLOOD), in which a boy in the 1960’s watches his parents’ marriage fall apart. It stars Jake Gyllenhall and Carey Mulligan.
MID90S – The directorial debut of actor Jonah Hill (THE WOLF OF WALL STREET), in which a young boy deals with his older, abusive brother. It stars Sunny Suljic and Lucas Hedges (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA).
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? – A rare dramatic role for Melissa McCarthy (GHOSTBUSTERS), who in this true story plays a writer who revitalizes her career by forging letters from deceased authors and playwrights.
HUNTER KILLER – In this thriller, a team of Navy SEALS are dispatched on a submarine to rescue the Russian President from a coup and prevent a third World War. It stars Gerard Butler (300), and Gary Oldman (DARKEST HOUR).
SUSPIRIA – In this remake of the 1977 Dario Argento horror film, a young dancer is enrolled in a prestigious dance academy which is plagued by mysterious happenings. It stars Dakota Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Tilda Swinton, and Mia Goth. It is directed by Luca Guadagnino, who brought us the acclaimed CALL ME BY YOUR NAME in 2017.
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Next month, Reel Speak previews the month of November.
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